‘What Comes Next’ for Sonic Franchise to Be Revealed in March

Sonic fans will only have to wait until March to find out what comes next for their favorite blue hedgehog.

This year South By Southwest (SXSW) will feature a Sonic panel, titled Gotta Go Fast: The Official Sonic the Hedgehog Panel, which will include a “world-exclusive first look at what comes next for the fastest blue hedgehog”, as well as take a look back at Sonic Mania and Sonic Forces.

The panel take place on March 16 from 3:30-4:30 pm at the Austin Convention Center and will feature Sonic Team lead Takashi Iizuka, Sonic Product Development Director Austin Keys, Sonic Mania Animation Director Tyson Hesse, and Sonic Social Media Manager Aaron Webber.

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Last year saw the release of both the retro-inspired Sonic Mania and the more modern 3D game Sonic Forces, so be sure to check out IGN’s reviews for more Sonic content.

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